For Starr Reimer, life has always moved at a joyful, full pace. From training horses to caring for rescue dogs, all while staying deeply connected to her church, it’s no wonder she laughs and says, “There just aren’t enough hours in the day.”
Born in San Francisco and raised in Nevada City, Starr’s passion for animals began with a childhood pony. With loving care, and a bit of creativity, her father would fasten a long rope from the pony to the tree, letting Starr ride happily—and safely—beneath the shade of its branches.
Her love for life out on the land was already in her blood. Starr’s mother had grown up on the Rosenberg Ranch in San Ardo, a place Starr remembers fondly. “It was fabulous. This is where I was introduced to California ranching.”
As she grew, those early passions deepened into purpose. Starr rode and trained, joined her FFA chapter, and tested her grit at local horse shows and junior rodeos. She eventually pursued a vet tech program to better understand the animals she loved. It wasn’t long after that she was leasing a portion of a ranch, where her own horse boarding and training business took root. Each step built on the last, weaving a childhood passion into a life so full that there truly weren’t enough hours in the day.
Starr’s journey twisted and turned her all the way to Rio Linda, California, where she purchased a home complete with a small barn and arena. Situated along a well-traveled road, curious passersby would often stop and ask her about her horses. Before long, these casual conversations grew into riding lessons, training, and boarding—a business Starr faithfully ran for over 20 years!
Today, Starr has shifted her attention to dog boarding as well as fostering rescue Pugs. What began as a new chapter grew into Dogs Life Boarding, a trusted retreat for small breed dogs. And after a fellow parishioner surprised her with a beautiful, custom website, it felt like another quiet affirmation of the work she loved.
It was during this time that Starr learned about a local organization that conserves the very lands that have inspired her since childhood. “I found out about California Rangeland Trust through dogs,” when one of her clients mentioned the Rangeland Trust. Today, she proudly supports rangeland conservation as a monthly donor, setting aside a monthly gift that keeps showing up, just as she does.
So although there may not be enough hours in the day, Starr has still found time to leave a lasting impact on the lands she loves. Thank you, Starr.
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